Questions and Answers for mirainbarrel 58 Gal. Rain Barrel Upcycled DIY Kit Used Food Grade Barrel

A:  Yes it will freeze at 32 and it will crack. I empty mine in the fall and turn them over 

A:  Yes that is possible, you can use the overflow fitting included in the standard kit as an inlet from the downspout rather than allowing it to drain into the barrel from the top.

A:  Yes you can apply a spray paint or other paint that adheres to plastic, we recommend Rustoleum brand it says right on it, bonds to plastic and is available at Home Depot of course. Do a base coat with this and then you can use whatever other type of paint you want on top of that, get some cardboard out and cut shapes to make diy stencils. Sponge brushes and regular are both fun :)

A:  You can keep it out in winter if you simply leave the spigot all the way open, not sure about the the straw but hay its worth a try!

A:  Yes, the lid is a two-piece comprised of an insert and a threaded ring around it.

A:  The lid ships with the four inch hole already drilled, please add a comment to your order when placing if you would like it otherwise.

A:  We recommend emptying any water in your barrel before the freezing weather sets in, while also leaving the spigot open for the duration of freezing temperatures.

A:  Yes, you can link an unlimited amount of barrels by running a short hose from the overflow connector to the top of the next one. The only catch is each barrel has to be lower than the previous one so the overflow connector is about equal in height to the.